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terrible

/ˈtɛ.ɹə.bl̩/

Meanings
adjective
Dreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome

Examples :

"The witch gave him a terrible curse."
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Related Words

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whatever adjective

/wɒtˈɛvə/ /wʌtˈɛvɚ/

Unexceptional or unimportant; blah.

"The new school cafeteria food was just whatever; it wasn't good or bad, just bland. "

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unpleasant adjective

/ʌnˈplezənt/

Not pleasant.

"The weather forecast predicted an unpleasant day, with rain and strong winds. "

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through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

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powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

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ripping verb

/ˈrɪpɪŋ/

To divide or separate the parts of (especially something flimsy such as paper or fabric), by cutting or tearing; to tear off or out by violence.

"to rip a garment; to rip up a floor"

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terribly adverb

/ˈtɛɹ.ɪ.bli/

So as to cause terror or awe.

"The lion roared terribly."

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disagreeable noun

[dɪsəˈɡɹi.əbəɫ]

Something displeasing; anything that is disagreeable.

"The disagreeable about taking the bus to work is the crowded conditions and the frequent delays. "

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dreadful noun

/ˈdɹɛd.fʊl/

A shocker: a report of a crime written in a provokingly lurid style.

"The tabloid newspaper was known for publishing dreadfuls about local scandals, sensationalizing even the smallest misdeeds. "

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drinking verb

/ˈdɹɪŋkɪŋ/

To consume (a liquid) through the mouth.

"He drank the water I gave him."

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formidable adjective

/fɔːˈmɪdəbəl/ /fɔːɹˈmɪdəbəl/

Causing fear, dread, awe, or discouragement as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive feature; commanding respect; causing wonder or astonishment.

"The mountain was a formidable challenge, daunting even for experienced climbers. "

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causing verb

/ˈkɔzɪŋ/ /ˈkɑzɪŋ/

To set off an event or action.

"The lightning caused thunder."

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awesome noun

/ˈɔːsəm/ /ˈɔs.əm/

Short for awesomeness: the quality, state, or essence of being awesome.

"pure awesome; made of awesome"